Try: Start by asking family members friends and co-workers try to find someone dependable who is at about the same level of fitness
Materials: Local newspaper
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Social
Information: n/a
References: 101 tips for staying healthy 2nd edition by schade d s and associates 1999 american diabetes association www diabetes org
Keywords: Exercise walking walking partner
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: If no one is interested or available see if any of the malls in the area has a walking program
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Social
Information: n/a
References: 101 tips for staying healthy 2nd edition by schade d s and associates 1999 american diabetes association www diabetes org
Keywords: Exercise walking walking partner walking club
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Look in the local paper for walking clubs
Materials: Local newspaper
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Social
Information: n/a
References: 101 tips for staying healthy 2nd edition by schade d s and associates 1999 university of new mexico american diabetes association www diabetes org
Keywords: Exercise walking walking partner walking club
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Pamper the feet keep them clean dry and protected from injury watch them like a hawk check feet dauly for cuts or other small injuries
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: 101 tips for staying healthy 2nd edition by schade d s and associates 1999 american diabetes association www diabetes org
Keywords: Foot ulcers blood sugar foot care feet
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Always take small steps when using a walker choose to sit in chairs that have firm armrests using armrests will help cr get up from a sitting position more easily do not pull on or tilt the walker when getting up from a sitting position do not try to walk if feeling dizzy
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance
Information: n/a
References: how to choose and use a walker 2011 available at www drugs com
Keywords: Walker mobility medical supplies
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: To identify foods with at least 10 daily value dv of calcium per serving the food and drug administration fda allows these terms on food labels 20 dv or more high in calcium rich in calcium excellent source of calcium 10 to 19 dv contains calcium provides calcium good source of calcium 10 dv calcium or more added calcium-enriched calcium-fortified more calcium
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: bone care tips by walker l a available at www local obgyn net
Keywords: Calcium bones
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: To help prevent low blood glucose check blood glucose about every 45 minutes after a hard workout and gauge whether blood glucose is going down going up or leveling off if it is going down eat a few carbs and keep checking until blood glucose level off
Materials: n/a
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: 101 tips for staying healthy 2nd edition by schade d s and associates 1999 american diabetes association www diabetes org
Keywords: Blood glucose problems exercise workout
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Drink plenty of water drinking water can ease the spasm try drinking more fluids that contain electrolytes like sports drinks because electrolytes play an important role in healing the cramps imbalance of electrolytes leads to muscle cramps
Materials: Water drinks with electrolytes such as sports drinks
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: muscle cramps can occur and here are some tips to prevent and ease such cramps 2010 available at www healthmad com
Keywords: Muscle spasms muscle cramps dehydration electrolytes fluids water
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Apply ice packs ice packs can bring relief to cramps applying alternate heat and ice packs several times also helps relieve stiffness and pain
Materials: Ice packs heating pad
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: muscle cramps can occur and here are some tips to prevent and ease such cramps 2010 available at www healthmad com
Keywords: Muscle spasms muscle cramps dehydration electrolytes
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Try: Massage the area gently by stretching the area use analgesic creams to sooth the area analgesic agents can reduce swelling and pain
Materials: Analgesic creams
Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical
Information: n/a
References: muscle cramps can occur and here are some tips to prevent and ease such cramps 2010 available at www healthmad com
Keywords: Muscle spasms muscle cramps
*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed